INTRODUCTION The 960 Micro Sweep series consist of four compact, lightweight microwave sweep generators that collectively cover the 1 to 18 GHz frequency range. These generators feature three operating modes (Start/Stop Sweep, AF Sweep, and CW) with three independently settable frequency markers. Frequency is displayed to 10 MHz resolution on a LCD display. Frequency can be swept using either of two sweep modes (Start/Stop Sweep and AF Sweep). In Start/Stop Sweep, both the start and stop frequencies can be independently set; the Micro Sweep may be swept up or down in frequency. I n AF Sweep, the center frequency and total frequency deviation each can be controlled; AF Sweep sweeps symmetrically upward only. For both sweep modes, the maximum sweep width is 100,% of a Micro Sweep’s frequency band, while the minimum sweep width is approximately 1 %. Both sweep can be auto-triggered (continuous sweep) or triggered which allows the sweep to be started by an external signal. Furthermore, the frequency can be remotely controlled (External Tune) or frequency modulated (FM). Three independently settable frequency markers can be used in the two sweep modes, CW, and external frequency tuning. These markers may be RF PIP, Z-Axis, or both. Internal switches select the type of marker. Plus, the polarity of the Z-Axis (Intensity markers) output can be set, using internal switches, for either positive or negative intensity control of an oscilloscope trace. In addition, marker intensity or PIP depth also can be set. Output power is continuously variable. Maximum power is greater than +12 dBm, unleveled, or +10 dBm internally leveled. RF level control range is greater than 25 dB, unleveled, and a nominal 7dB when leveled. An optional internal leveler (Option 001) maintains the output level within ± 1.0 dBm or better across the Micro Sweep’s frequency band. The RF output also may be leveled using an external coupler and diode detector. The output can be amplitude modulated (AM) using an external signal.